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New Scottish apprenticeship to widen access to careers in Social Work
A new degree level apprenticeship is to be launched in Scotland in a national drive to improve access into Social Work careers and support the sector’s skills demand.
Search is on to find Scotland’s top apprentices
Nominations are open for the Scottish Apprenticeship Awards in a nationwide search to find Scotland’s Apprentice of the Year.
Survey seeks sector feedback to develop apprenticeships
Survey seeks sector feedback to develop apprenticeships
Scottish Government post-school education and skills reform
The actions are part of the initial priorities set out in the publication of Purpose and Principles for Post-School Education and Skills.
Employers show demand for Graduate Apprenticeships supporting learners across Scotland
Employers are increasingly taking on Graduate Apprentices to secure new talent and get the skills they need while creating opportunities for young people.
Growth of employer confidence and investment in apprenticeships
Growth of employer confidence and investment in apprenticeships
Apprenticeships part of recovery investment for Scotland’s employers
Employers are backing apprenticeships and supporting young people through Scotland’s economic transition from the pandemic.
Apprentices fashion sustainable future
Clothing firm ACS takes on 22 new apprentices to support net zero ambitions
Delivering a quality workforce with apprenticeships
Apprentices are delivering a well-qualified workforce and addressing skills gaps in the NHS, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said at the launch of #ScotAppWeek22.
Employers call for more Graduate Apprenticeships
Employers are demanding an increase in Graduate Apprenticeship places, across a wider range of subjects